Take-aways from William Glasser's Control (Choice) Theory
Ch. 1: New Approach Needed
Students aren't trying hard enough in their classrooms, so educators must come up with ways that will motivate students to work harder.
Ch. 2: Motivation Comes from Within
Student behavior is a constant attempt to fulfill basic needs, so educators must understand that students are trying to satisfy those needs. In doing so, educators can alter the way the act in order to fulfill the needs of students.
Ch. 3: The Needs That Drive Us
Focusing on the five basic needs, this chapter reflects the idea that these needs are affecting students in your classroom.
Ch. 7: Teacher As Modern Manager
Educators must share power with the students by giving students the major responsibility in their own learning.
Ch. 8: Examples of the Learning-Team Model
Properly using the learning-team model can be a major tool in effective teaching by allowing students to work collaboratively, holding one another accountable.
Ch. 1: New Approach Needed
Ch. 2: Motivation Comes from Within
Ch. 3: The Needs That Drive Us
Ch. 7: Teacher As Modern Manager
Ch. 8: Examples of the Learning-Team Model